We conducted an experiment to quantify the accuracy of methods based on n-alkanes and long-chain fatty alcohols for determining the diet composition of animals grazing complex swards. We cut forage from two indigenous ...

We conducted an experiment to quantify the accuracy of methods based on n-alkanes and long-chain fatty alcohols for determining the diet composition of animals grazing complex swards. We cut forage from two indigenous ...

SAC’s research informs the rural sector and those who develop policies for it. Committed to research for application, our research skills are organised into four research groups, in addition to seven themes covering a broad ...

Recent studies in New Zealand and the UK have shown that certain forages reduce parasitic infection in sheep. The aim of this experiment was to investigate the effects of legume forages compared to ryegrass on interactions ...

Recent studies in New Zealand and the UK have shown that certain forages reduce parasitic infection in sheep. The aim of this experiment was to investigate the effects of legume forages compared to ryegrass on interactions ...

To investigate the effect of red clover formononetin concentration on lamb growth rate and carcass characteristics, 20 lambs (10 ewe lambs and 10 wethers) were grazed on each of three forages : red clover with a high ...

The British Grassland Society is a forum for those with an active interest in the science and practice of temperate grassland production and utilization. We bring together research workers, farmers, advisors, teachers and ...